The Impact of Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education on Chronic Constipation Outcomes

Last updated: December 9, 2024
Sponsor: University of Miami
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dyskinesias

Constipation

Treatment

Hybrid Telehealth Program: Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education

Standard Physical Therapy Care

Clinical Study ID

NCT05823259
20230123
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The primary aim of this study will be to determine if a respiratory muscle training program that includes both inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and expiratory muscle training (EMT), targeted at improving respiratory muscle performance-based measures combined with patient education about breathing on the toilet will improve patient satisfaction scores in individuals with chronic constipation (CC).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults >18 years of age

  • Complaint of CC and associated symptoms

  • Willing and able to sign an informed consent

  • The ability to comply with study guidelines

  • Report two or more of the following: straining during more than 25% of defecations,lumpy or hard stools more than 25% of defecations, sensations of incomplete bowelevacuation more than 25% of defecations, manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 25% of defecations, sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 25% ofdefecations, and fewer than 3 small bowel movements per week.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rectal prolapse greater than grade 2

  • Pregnancy

  • Cognitive impairments

  • Currently receiving physical therapy treatment for conditions associated with pelvicfloor muscle dysfunction

  • Recent surgery within the past 3 months without clearance from a medical doctor

  • Medication usage that would interfere with their ability to exercise safely

  • Individuals recovering from a confirmed eating disorder

  • Recent unexplained weight loss >10lbs within one month.

Study Design

Total Participants: 28
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Hybrid Telehealth Program: Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 30, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 09, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • University of Miami

    Coral Gables, Florida 33146
    United States

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